JOHNNY JALAPENO'S MEXICAN RICE

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This is a super easy and wonderful Mexican rice that can be adjusted for a Vegan-friendly side dish as well. Great for OAMC as it freezes well in Ziploc bags for future use. Serve it with recipe #299032 299032 and recipe #461100 for a perfect Mexican supper.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup long grain white rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
2 -3 tablespoons bacon grease
1 onion, chopped fine
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • NOTE: This step is important as it removes the starch from the rice so it will not stick. --- Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear- about 1-2 minutes, stirring with your (clean) fingers or shaking rice around in the strainer. Shake afterwards also to remove excess water/moisture. Set aside.
  • In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk the broth and tomato paste (and hot sauce if using) to incorporate. Set aside.
  • Heat grease/oil over medium high heat in a Dutch oven (or heavy pot). Add rice and stir until rice is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute' for 1-2 minutes until onion is translucent. Stir the broth/paste mixture into the rice. Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
  • Once it begins to boil, give a final stir and reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer 20 minutes.DO NOT REMOVE LID. Remove from heat and let sit for an additional 5 minutes STILL covered.
  • Remove lid and stir, fluffing rice. NOTE: If you have little browned crispy rice at the bottom of the pan (not burnt), this is considered a delicacy in Mexico, so don't fight over it!

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